Khomeyn County
Khomeyn County (Persian: شهرستان خمین) is in Markazi province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khomeyn.
Khomeyn County
Persian: شهرستان خمین | |
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County | |
The birthplace of Ruhollah Khomeini in Khomeyn | |
Location of Khomeyn County in Markazi province (bottom, yellow) | |
Location of Markazi province in Iran | |
| Coordinates: 33°38′00″N 50°01′15″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Markazi |
| Capital | Khomeyn |
| Districts | Central, Kamareh |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 105,017 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Khomeyn County can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "9207301" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". | |
At the 2006 census, the county's population was 108,840 in 29,888 households. The following census in 2011 counted 107,368 people in 33,327 households. At the 2016 census, the county's population was 105,017 in 34,611 households.
The county of Khomeyn is located in the south of Markazi province, in a fertile plain. The climate is moderate mountainous inclining to a semi-desert. Winters are cold and summers are moderate. This county lies at a distance of 323 km. from Tehran.
The name "Khomeyn" was primarily mentioned in a book named The History of Prophets and Kings. Subterranean canals (qanats), sewers and its famous fire-temple are among the pre-Islamic relics. This region was called the center of Kamareh 200 years ago.
The county is currently famous as the birthplace of Ruhollah Khomeini, leader of the Islamic Revolution. His father's house has become an important historical monument.